Asked by Punitha Nallusamy on Apr 24, 2024
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An inmate was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by severe sexual abuse. One day this inmate sees a person with characteristics similar to the perpetrator, has a flashback, and then attacks the person. Correctional officers place the inmate in restraint. The correctional nurse should anticipate that the inmate would react to restraint by
A) committing to counseling to reduce the incidence of flashbacks.
B) becoming less likely to assault others during future flashbacks.
C) gradually calming and returning from the flashback to reality.
D) becoming more frightened, agitated, and combative.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, leading to severe anxiety, flashbacks, and nightmares.
Sexual Abuse
The involvement of a person in sexual activity without consent, including sexual assault and exploitation.
Flashback
An intense, often distressing, memory or experience that a person relives, usually associated with traumatic events.
- Exhibit insight into the multifaceted necessities of individuals in custody, including ongoing medical conditions, psychiatric illnesses, and the consequences of trauma.
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Learning Objectives
- Exhibit insight into the multifaceted necessities of individuals in custody, including ongoing medical conditions, psychiatric illnesses, and the consequences of trauma.
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